A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6216297 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39510590 epoch_slot_no: 25790 block_no: 6216120 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 18372 time: 2021-09-08 04:54:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1591e6b150e5603cac6560cbcf7c503b7ec25731e4e93c061751d453d9f73e1aBlock Operator
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